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111armed forces — Until well into the 1980s, the armed forces in Spain constituted a political institution rather than a means of defence. Throughout the nineteenth century, the army had regarded itself as the ultimate arbiter of national life, enriching… …
112Charles Erwin Wilson — For other people with the same name, see Charles Wilson (disambiguation). Charles Erwin Wilson 5th United States Secretary of Defense In office January 20, 1953 – 1957 Preceded by …
113Husein Gradaščević — Nickname Dragon of Bosnia Born …
114Farouk Sharif — His Royal Highness Sultan FAROUK RAWA GANDAROSA SHARIF is the crowned Sultan of Taporog, Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, PhilippinesReign: July 1998 presentBorn:Royal House: House of SharifFather: Late Abdullah SharifMother: Late Hadji Aminah Rawa… …
115Brazilian Space Agency — Brazilian ministries name = Brazilian Space Agency Agência Espacial Brasileira imagesize = 180px established = 10 February 1994 [ [http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil 03/Leis/L8854.htm Presidency of Brazil: Law 8.854 That creates the Brazilian… …
116Captain General — (and its literal equivalent in several languages) is a high military rank and a gubernatorial title.HistoryThe term Captain General (actually General Captain ) started to appear in the 14th century, with the meaning of commander in Chief of an… …
117Bloody Christmas — refers to the controversy surrounding the beating of seven young Latino men by about fifty members of the Los Angeles Police Department while the young men were in police custody on Christmas day, 1951. The men had been rounded up after fighting… …
118Episkopi Cantonment — is the capital of British military bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, it is located in the middle of the Western Sovereign Base Area (WSBA) along with Akrotiri. In the Eastern Sovereign Base Area (ESBA) are Dhekalia and Ayios Nikolaos. It is located …
119Rafael de Sobremonte — Núñez Castillo Angulo Bullón Ramírez de Arellano (Seville, 1745 Cádiz, 1827), third Marquis of Sobremonte, was an aristocrat, military man and Spanish colonial administrator, and Viceroy of the Río de la Plata. Accused of cowardice by the people… …
120Honduras–United States relations — Honduras United States relations are bilateral relations between Honduras and the United States. Overview Honduras is an ally of the United States and generally supports U.S. initiatives in international fora. There is close cooperation with… …
